Head-to-head · measured energy cost
2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD vs 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD
12,000 mi/year · 55% city · national avg prices, Aug 27, 2026 · lowest-cost configuration of each · methodology
At these assumptions, the 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD costs $8.03 less per month ($96/year, $480 over five years) than the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.
2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWDElectric2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWDElectric
Per month
Per year
5 years
| Measure | 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration compared | electric motor (228 and 243 kW ACPM) · RWD | electric motor (168 kW PMSM) · RWD |
| Cost per month | $46.26 | $54.29 |
| Cost per year | $555 | $651 |
| Cost over 5 years | $2,775 | $3,255 |
| Cost per mile | 4.6¢/mi | 5.4¢/mi |
| Annual energy used | 3,027 kWh | 3,552 kWh |
| EPA efficiency | 25.2 kWh/100 mi | 30 kWh/100 mi |
Each side shows the lowest-monthly-cost 2026 configuration of its family at the stated assumptions — other configurations differ. Change mileage, driving mix, or prices in the interactive tool; every assumption stays editable.